WASHINGTON , DC – The American Library Association ( ALA ) submitted comments ( PDF ) to the leaders of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions ( HELP ) Committee on Friday, urging the committee to consider library priorities for the …
WASHINGTON , D.C. – The American Library Association ( ALA ) Office for Information Technology Policy’s ( OITP ) latest policy brief breaks down the formidable challenges in store for libraries during the next few decades. The brief, “Confronting the …
WASHINGTON , D.C. – The ALA Office for Information Technology Policy and its Program on America’s Libraries for the 21st Century ( AL21C ) Subcommittee have released detailed descriptions of this year’s “Cutting-edge Services” winners ( PDF ). “ The …
CHICAGO — From his earliest reading memories in wartime Britain through five decades of librarianship, eminent librarian and former ALA President Michael Gorman offers insights from his extraordinary career in “ Broken Pieces: A Library Life, 1941-1978 ,” …
PHILADELPHIA - The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations ( ALTAFF ), a division of the American Library Association ( ALA ), will host “Isn’t it Romantic?” from 8 to 10 a.m. CDT on Monday, June 27 at the 2011 ALA Annual …
CHICAGO - This year, the American Library Association's ( ALA ) Office for Diversity is awarding a new round of 55 Spectrum Scholarships. The Spectrum Scholarship Program provides scholarships to American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African …
CHICAGO — In this sequel to the book that "takes teen services to a new level" ( Adolescence ), YA experts Amy J. Alessio and Kimberly A. Patton present entirely new content while building on the successful formula they established earlier. “ A …
CHICAGO — Two programs at the 2011 ALA Annual Conference will focus attendees’ attention on current events by highlighting an important moment in the nation’s history—Daniel Ellsberg and the release of the Pentagon Papers. In the current context of …
CHICAGO - The International Relations Round Table ( IRRT ) announced four recipients of the ALA Presidential Citations for Innovative International Library Projects for 2011. These awards recognize the following exemplary services: The RISE …
CHICAGO – When residents of Groton, Conn., want to know what’s happening at their library, all they have to do is tune in to find out. Since 2002, the Groton Public Library has used the @ your library® brand as the title for its monthly library talk …
CHICAGO - From 9:30 a.m. - noon on Saturday, June 25 at the Westin Canal Place, Magnolia Ballroom, the Public Library Association ( PLA ) will host a dynamic Mega Issue Discussion on membership engagement and leadership. Come share your thoughts during …
PHILADELPHIA - The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations ( ALTAFF ), a division of the American Library Association ( ALA ), will host “The Laugh’s On Us!” featuring comedian, writer and ALTAFF national spokesperson Paula …
PHILADELPHIA - Three Friends of the Library groups will be recognized with Baker & Taylor Awards from the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations ( ALTAFF ), a division of the American Library Association ( ALA ), during …
CHICAGO - America Reads Spanish, American Library Association and LIBER International Book Fair are partnering this year to provide support for American librarians to attend the 29th edition of the Spanish International Book Fair ( LIBER ) in Madrid from …
CHICAGO — The Social Responsibilities Round Table ( SRRT ) of the American Library Association will present a screening of the documentary short “Obligation to Endure” from 11 - 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 26, 2011 in the Morial Convention Center, …
CHICAGO - By popular demand, ALA Editions is offering a new session of its facilitated eCourse on Young Adult Readers’ Advisory Services. Jessica Moyer, an experienced online instructor and a doctoral candidate researching teen reading habits, will serve …
CHICAGO - On Friday, June 24, at the 2011 ALA Annual Conference , the Public Library Association ( PLA ) will present three unique preconferences dedicated to public library professionals. Registration is available in advance or onsite at ALA Annual. The …
CHICAGO - The use of smartphones has exploded in the past year—nearly half of the U.S. Population currently accesses the Internet through a phone or other mobile device, and that number is rising sharply. The time to begin and build is now. In a new, two …
PHILADELPHIA - The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations ( ALTAFF ), a division of the American Library Association ( ALA ), along with the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library, will dedicate the Beauregard-Keyes House, …
PHILADELPHIA - The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations ( ALTAFF ), a division of the American Library Association ( ALA ), will host “Mystery and Horror @ your library” from 10:30 a.m. to noon CDT on Sunday, June 26 at the …
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